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Ranked Choice Voting Mandate for Federal Congressional Elections

This Act mandates the use of Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) for all federal elections for Senators and Representatives, eliminating the need for separate runoff elections. Citizens will be able to rank candidates by preference, ensuring their vote remains relevant even if their top choice is eliminated. These changes take effect starting January 1, 2027.
Key points
Implementation of Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) for all elections for Senator and Representative in Congress, including primaries and special elections.
Voters can rank candidates (at least five), and their vote automatically transfers to the next active candidate if their highest-ranked choice is eliminated.
Prohibition of separate runoff primary and general elections, simplifying the election calendar.
Federal funds ($4-$8 per registered voter) are provided to states to cover RCV implementation costs, including training and voter education.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_9578
Sponsor: Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]
Process start date: 2024-09-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Ranked Choice Voting Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9578.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-09-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Implementation of Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) for all elections for Senator and Representative in Congress, including primaries and special elections.
  • Voters can rank candidates (at least five), and their vote automatically transfers to the next active candidate if their highest-ranked choice is eliminated.
  • Prohibition of separate runoff primary and general elections, simplifying the election calendar.
  • Federal funds ($4-$8 per registered voter) are provided to states to cover RCV implementation costs, including training and voter education.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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